Historic Carpenter - Columbus, United States - The Durable Slate Company

Description

About Durable RestorationOur mission is to preserve and restore historic structures and landmarks. We often work with churches, government buildings, universities, museums, and private residences.

Our clients value the character of their structure and are entrusting us to protect its historic fabric and often extend its lifespan.

Many of the structures we work on are significant within their communities whether locally or nationally.

We strive for award winning quality, world class service, and uncompromising integrityAbout the RoleHistoric Carpenter Description/Job SummaryMinimum Years and Type of Experience3+ years of Historic CarpentryThe Historic Carpenter is responsible for the preservation/restoration efforts of their assigned scope of work.

The Historic Carpenter will support the In-charge or Project foreman by effectively communicating their needs for each assigned task, if any and deliver uncompromising quality.

What You'll BringGeneral knowledge and skill set of framing carpentryGeneral knowledge and skill set of paint grade finish carpentryAbility to create simple square, level, and plumb structures from drawings or existing conditionsAbility to prepare material to be installed by squaring the wood or cutting it to the require widths and/or lengthsAbility to repair/replace simple structural wood membersAbility to remove old coatings down to bare material with little to no damage to historic wooden fabricAbility to remove and catalog historic windows, doors, and wooden fabric; removing with little to no damaged to the historic wooden fabric and recording the location, condition, and hardware to be reinstalledWorking knowledge of all types of window sashes, jambs, and their parts.

(Friction, single hung, double hung, casement, & etc.)Working knowledge of the steps taken and skills needed to correct improperly functioning windows and doorsAbility to install dutchman repairs by efficiently replacing a damaged piece of material with a good piece of matching material.

Ability to install epoxy repairs, using the specified products to consolidate rotted/damaged wood and use the specified products to fill in the rotted/damaged wood.

Ability to dissemble and reassemble historic windows with little to no damage to existing fabricBasic knowledge, and abilities to install replacement glass into a historic window using a glazing puttyAbility to apply finishes via brush, roller, or sprayer with proficiencyAbility to create profile drawings for millwork, providing simple drawing with measurements of existing conditions to clearly communicate the existing fabricAbility to calculate a material list with quantities of what is needed for the assigned scope of workWhat We Offer:
Competitive pay based on experience. Paid in house and on the job training.
Paid Safety and OSHA Compliance Training.
Uncapped Over Time and Work through the Winter.
Health, Vision, Dental Insurance and 401(k) after 90 days.
Quarterly bonuses for perfect attendance, Saturdays worked and days worked out of town.
Promotions based on performance, not tenure.
Paid vacation and holidays.

Paid travel time, hotel and per diem Durable Slate and Restoration Companies provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.